But then again, maybe it’s not so surprising after all. If you take into account the rise in tuition fees and the general feelings of uncertainty surrounding graduate employment, it’s really no wonder that some people are opting for courses that will directly enhance their career prospects.

The CEO of BPP University College, Carl Lygo, said, “we’ve noticed an emerging trend over the past few years of more students opting for career relevant degrees, which lead to a direct route to a profession or business of their choice upon completion.”

So, it seems more people are thinking about courses that will get them the best job… which is a good thing, right? Maybe. But on the flipside, what’s going to happen to the number of people applying to do courses that have a less clear career goal after graduation?

There’s the worry that certain Arts and Humanities subjects like English Literature or History may be forgotten in favour of subjects deemed more “job friendly”. In the country-wide scrabble for graduate jobs, it may well be the research-based subjects which lose out.

It’s too early to tell at the moment, but as the Independent Commission on Fees publish more reports over the coming years, we’ll get a clearer picture of any new trends among university and college applicants.